Weight

Weight is 180.5 pounds – not great but not bad. I rode by bike to work four times last week and went jogging twice – I had to take advantage of the great weather!

Rest of the links

One Caveman wrote a very good post on networth called I was wrong – Networth doesn’t matter. I definitely agree with this one, although I would say that long term networth has some meaning. Short term fluctuations mean nothing however.

Million Dollar Journey wrote about reverse mortgages. I don’t really see what the problem with these are, but I guess you have to watch the fees (like everything else in life).

Cash Money Life talks about the worst airline fees. I’d say their main ticket price is the worst fee – everything after that is a minor inconvenience.

Where Does All My Money Go had an interesting post on gasoline prices in Canada vs US. We definitely pay a lot more than our American friends for gas which doesn’t explain all the extra complaining they do about it!!

SVB of The Digerati Life which is an interesting blog in itself started a new consumer-oriented site called The Smarter Wallet. This site promises money tips, consumer news and product reviews to improve your finances!

Ah, I’m not too concerned with the main ticket price. My gripe comes from hearing the ticket will cost $250, but by the time all taxes and fees are taken into account, you spend $350. (not even including in flight extras, changes to itinerary, etc.).

Thanks for the link! It does indeed look like the fluctuations in currency cancel out the fluctuations in oil prices such that the relative prices remain somewhat in line… relatively speaking of course.

Yeah, it was a long cycle, but we’re already getting geared up for the next one! My clothes actually went out of style AND BACK IN during this election cycle. It really WAS that long! (my kids say I’m still out of style though!)